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Page Two FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 10, 2009
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
FROM THE
FIRST EUCHARIST CLASS 2009
May Jesus, whom we have received for the first time today;
+bless our parents and teachers who taught us about Jesus,
especially Sr. Margaret, Sr. Claire, Mrs. Guarraci, Mrs. Nenortas
Mrs. Knorowski, Mrs. Kehrle, Mrs. Pecoraro, Mrs. Orsen and Mrs. Rowlands
+bless our priests who are always there to guide us and celebrate Eucharist with us
+bless Mrs. Theel , the Organist, the Choir and Bell Choir for enriching this Celebration
+bless all who helped make our day special
May the peace and joy of Jesus always be with you.
Lovingly,
First Eucharist Class 2009
Charles Abruzzo John Etlinger Corey Makowski Michael Shackleton
Alexa Almeida Julian Faustino Lilyana Malmqvist Nicholas Shapiro
Brook Andre Hailey Ferreira Frank Mannino Christina Sheafer
Francisco Antunez Michael Fioravante Isabela Martcorena Amanda Sheedy
Jason Applin Isabella Firetto Michael Massarelli George Snell
Andrew Beach Luke Fresco Nicholas Matos Gabriella Stawinski
Thomas Bizzoco Evandro Galli Olivia Miller Thomas Sweeney
Lauren Bonavitacola Ava Garay Danielle Mitchell Jake Tarentino
Edmund Burke Brian Gates Anthony Munoz Sabrina Tiseo
Hanna Campiglia Vincent Gennaro Edward Neas Victoria Torres
Marcos Castro Joseph Gibardi Vincent Negri Caroline Trevino
Lauren Cerwinski Luke Giltner Jianna Nieves Joseph Valente
Alexis Ciaramella Daniel Gomez Ethan Northcott Connor Webb
Alyssa Colicchio Matthew Gomez Logan Olsen Victoria Zatko
Charlize Colon John Hall Nicole Pecoraro Ethan Nobre
Jason Conklin Jacob Hasse Ryan Petela
Michael Connor Sarah Hewitt Grace Peters
Tyler Costeira Joshua Hill Ryan Pittari
Nina Couzzi Kaitlin Kawko Justin Rafferty
Brett Da Costa Andrew Kehrle Bryce Readie
Robert Dante Steven Kehrle Skylar Rodrigues
Jacqueline David Jessica Ann Kunigelis Lisa Romeo
Megan De Gregorio Michael La Stella Victoria Rosenbach
Nina Di Profio Daniel Laucik Thomas Rufalo
Kenny Doerflein Melissa Lettieri Ashley Russell
Cody Downing Briana Louro Sean Sattur
Sarah English Sean MacLaney Nicholas Scherb

Page Three FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 10, 2009
STEWARDSHIP & FAITH
Time, Talent, Treasure.
Putting God First?
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says that God is glorified when
a disciple, granted in Christ, produces abundantly and
bears much fruit. The disciple must then be a good
steward of that abundance.
Your Stewardship in Treasure
last week $11,671; last year $13,849.
Thank you for your generosity.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17
Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98;
1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17
or Jn 17:11b-19
Anointing of the Sick
When the Church cares for the sick, it serves
Christ himself in the suffering members of his
Mystical Body. When it follows the example of the
Lord Jesus, who “went about doing good and healing
all” (Acts 10:38), the Church obeys his command to
care for the sick.
We will celebrate the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick during the 12:00 noon Liturgy
on Sunday, May 31, 2009. A reception will follow in
the auditorium. To assist our preparation, kindly
RSVP to the parish office (732-388-7852) to let us
know if you will be present for anointing, if you will
stay for the reception and if you require a ride to
church.
The Letter of St. James states that the sick are
to be anointed in order to raise them up and save them.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is
available to all who are baptized: adults, youth and
children—if they have sufficient use of reason to be
strengthened by this Sacrament, whose illness is of a
serious nature whether physical, psychological,
emotional or addictive.
New Parish Office Hours
To better serve parishioners’ needs, the Parish Office
of St. Agnes Church—presently located in the rectory
(the priests’ residence)—is now “open for business”
for many more hours:
Monday-Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
May we help you!
Bulletin Deadline:
Notices for the bulletin must be submitted to the
Parish (Rectory) Office no later than 12 noon Monday
for publication in the next bulletin. Please email
Joanne Cancro at stagneschurch@comcast.net with
your information.
Elijah Cup Program
Please prayerfully consider taking the Elijah Cup into
your home for a week of prayer for vocations. It is an
honor and a privilege for the laity to support this
ministry. During the month of May, the Elijah Cup will
be in the homes of the following parishioners:
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
Kathy Fate
Barbara & John Greve
Tereshko Family
Brian Toal
Betty & Vince Flanagan
Please call the Parish (Rectory) Office at (732) 388-
7852. A week that is convenient for you will be
assigned. Thank you.
Communicating God’s Word
Question: If Jesus Christ were on earth today,
how would he spread his message? Answer:
Jesus would use every means available—including
media outlets to evangelize and promote gospel
values. By our generosity in next weekend’s
collection to support Communicating God’s Word,
we will support traditional and new media
programs that inspire and minister to these
audiences.

Page Four FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 10, 2009
“Food Collection Sunday”
3rd Sunday of Each Month
Our next collection date is May 17th. We ask that you
bring in a nonperishable grocery item that will be sent
to the St. John the Apostle’s Food Pantry in Linden/
Clark.
Did you know that St. Agnes parish has joined forces
with St. John’s Food Pantry to “Stamp out Hunger” in
our community?
This Pantry feeds over 600 local families who are in
need of food every month from Clark, Cranford,
Linden, Rahway, Westfield and Elizabeth. There are
food collection boxes located in the narthex of the
Church and in the entrance to the school next to the
office.
God bless you for your continued generosity.
IMPORTANT CATHOLIC
REGISTRATION NEWS
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Registration and reregistration
has been in progress for a month already.
Please mail in your re-registration forms as soon as
possible. New student registration takes place at the CFF
Office located in the school. Due to increasing numbers
and scheduling of classes, your cooperation would be
greatly appreciated. Any questions, please call or e-mail
the CFF Office (732-388-2560) or
cff@stagnesparish.com.
ST. AGNES SUMMER BIBLE CAMP
July 13th– July 17th
ST. AGNES
SPIRITUAL BOOK NOOK
Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - St. Jude Room
(Closed Holiday weekends.)
Check out our expanded collection of books,
DVD’s, videos and more!!
Coffee and Community Ministry
We are looking to fill a few positions for our Parish
Coffee and Community Ministry. If you attend the
7:30 or the 12:00 noon Sunday Mass and have a few
extra minutes, we would love to hear from you.
Please call 908-380-8494 for more information.
CHILDREN AGES 4 – 8
(Pre-K – 3rdGrade)
(Age 4 by July 2009)
Look for registration form in next
week’s bulletin.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Protecting God’s Children is a mandatory training program
for all St. Agnes Church, CFF and school employees and
volunteers (18 years and older) who work with minors (those
under 18 years). PGC focuses on the issue of sexual abuse
and creating a safe environment for children.
Upcoming sessions in our area will take place at St.
Bartholomew’s Church in Scotch Plains on Wednesday, May
6th from 7-9 PM and St. Helen’s Church in Westfield on
Wednesday, May 20th from 7-9 PM. To register please go to
www.rcan.org and click on “Reporting Sexual Abuse” and
then click on “Protecting God’s Children Workshop
Schedule.” At that point you can view the upcoming
schedule and register.
If you have trouble registering, please contact the Parish
(Rectory) Office at 732-388-7852.

Page Five FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 10, 2009
A Mother’s Prayer
We wish to WELCOME the following who
have entered into the faith community through
the sacrament of Baptism:
HAILEY GRACE CONKLIN
Daughter of Kimberly and Kenneth
PAIGE VERONICA HORNSBY
Daughter of Jennifer and Paul
AIDAN JAMES JOHNSON
Son of Nicole and Daniel
ADISON KYLEE MARINEZ
Daughter of Lisa and Kelvy
LOUIS RICHARD MENTZEL
Son of Bridget and Frank
CASSIDY ROSE PANDOLFO
Daughter of Erin and Steven Jr.
The special bond between
mothers and children comes
through a special blessing
from God.
He gives mothers strength,
wisdom, patience and an
abundance of love to share.
May God continue to bless
you today and shower his
blessings on you each and
every day as you share your
love so freely and selflessly.
God Bless You
Archdiocese of Newark
Office of Communications & Public Relations
FOOD CERTIFICATES
The Perfect Fund Raiser
*No extra money out of your pocket*
*We all need groceries each week anyway*
*Shoprite, A&P, Foodtown, Pathmark*
*Our personal family food shopping will
strongly benefit St. Agnes Community’s
financial need, since 5% goes back to St. Agnes*
PLEASE HELP US BY PURCHASING
FOOD CERTIFICATES BEFORE
OR AFTER MASS
Thank you for your support!
The most recent news stories about teens “sexting”—
using phones to send explicit sexual messages and
photographs—is certainly disturbing and worrisome.
How can parents meet this challenge of avoiding the
misuse of technology and keep their children from
becoming victims of even themselves?
A national organization, the Religious Alliance Against
Pornography (RAAP), located in Cincinnati, is an
interfaith group that was formed more than 20 years ago
to help families deal with the increasing threat of
pornography. The organization’s most recent project is
a booklet entitled “Sex and Cell Phones: Protect Your
Children,” which provides parents with information and
assistance in asking questions and making choices at the
point of purchase and afterward in regard to such
matters as screening devices and programs.
“Sex and Cell Phones” and other resources from RAAP
are available for download on the organization’s website
www.icarecoalition.org. The booklet is available in
English and Spanish.

Page Six FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 10, 2009
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009
5:30 People of the Parish
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2009
7:30 Josephine Stefanik—Ron & Joyce Hoehn
9:00 Margaret Rittweger—Fred Rittweger
10:30 John & Maria Bucca—Toni Bucca
12:00 Alice Hart—Hart Family
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009
7:00 Dr. Victor Garra—Sister
9:00 Anthony Plesh—The Rosary Society
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009
7:00 Deceased Members of Bokenko & Morahan
Families—Barbara & Ed Morahan
9:00 Anthony Plesh—Doris & George Allen
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009
7:00 Mary Marrin—Gene Wargacki
9:00 Robert Kauffman—Margaret Shea
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009
7:00 Barbara & Wynne Toler—The Lordi Family
9:00 Mary Lou Ortega—Bernie & Carole Hayden
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009
7:00 Declan Mulcahy—Dorothea Mulcahy & Family
9:00 Siclari Family—Rose Zukowski
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009
8:30 Diane Watson, Frank LaMorte
5:30 Mr. & Mrs. T. McCann—John & Angie Bielecki
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009
7:30 People of the Parish
9:00 Helen Koscica & Christopher Barilla—
Peter & Lucy Koscica
10:30 Robert Palumbo—Terry & Joe Segreto
12:00 Joseph Zurich—Angela Zurich
SUNDAY MAY 10, 2009
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!
10:30 AM Mass/May Crowning
7:00 PM No CYO
MONDAY MAY 11, 2009
6:00 PM Sandwiches—Team 1C
7:00 PM Book Club—St. Thomas Room
TUESDAY MAY 12, 2009
7:00 PM Liturgy Meeting—St. Lucy Room
7:30 PM Holy Name Meeting—St. Joseph Room
WEDNESDAY MAY 13, 2009
9:00 AM School Mass/May Crowning
7:30 PM St. Agnes HSA Meeting—Gym
7:30 PM RCIA Year-End Party—Fr. Whelan Center
THURSDAY MAY 14, 2009
3:30 PM Children’s Choir/Year-End Pty—Whelan Ctr.
7:30 PM Bereavement—OLG Room
FRIDAY MAY 15, 2009
7:30 PM Girl Scouts—5th Grade Classroom
SATURDAY MAY 16, 2009
COMMUNICATING GOD’S WORD
5:30 PM CYO Mandatory Mass
6:30 PM Pasta Appreciation Dinner—Auditorium
SUNDAY MAY 17, 2009
COMMUNICATING GOD’S WORD
FOOD COLLECTION
9:00 AM CYO Six Flags Trip
9:00 AM SAS Open House—Gym/School
10:30 AM Baptisms
TRAVELING MADONNA Statue of Our Lady of
Fatima will be in the home of Jo Sodano during the week
of May 10th.
SANCTUARY LAMP will burn in memory of
Josephine Stefanik during the week of May 10th
at the request of Ron & Joyce Hoehn.
The next general meeting of the Holy Name Society
will be on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the St.
Joseph Room. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Vinnie
Fortunato. Refreshments will be served. All men from
the parish are invited.
Devotional area flowers for the week of May
10th are in honor and memory of all mothers,
living and deceased.
ALTAR BREAD AND WINE for the week of
May 10th were donated in memory of William
and Mary Bodkin, a gift from the Bodkin
Family.

Page Seven FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 10, 2009
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Those Who Have Died
Thomas Evans
Those Who Are Sick
Frank LaVerda, Alvera Martin, Joe Margeton, Irene Sisko, Noel
Stevenson, Leilla DiLeone, Mary Morelli, Anthony Szablowski,
Robert Szabo Jr., Jean Williams, Mary Lawrence, Ann Miller,
Barbara Rygiel, Henry Latch, Vickie Tomasco, Earl Miller,
Margaret Shea, Hank Kaczka, Patrick Miller, Louise Regeci,
Wendy Sullivan, Annette Drake, Lucia DeCristofaro, Barbara
Steinberg, Nancy Liberti, Daniel Palumbo, Jim MacConchie,
Eileen Imbriaco, Josephine Zbikowski, Antonina Manto, Warren
Sidney, Elizabeth Kate Chern, Zackary Infante, Vincent
Flanagan, Helen Kiempista, Carmelina Giacobbe, Joseph Loria,
Rose Gerhardt, Mariani Rocco, Dominic Preite, Marge Geist
Gais, Jerry Vezza, Brenda Vermeal, Gabriella Giordano, Mary
Gianti, Joao Faria, Richard Ciccone, Joseph Fabijanczuk,
Jennifer Concalves, Linda Shea, Joey Santillo, Josephine Kane,
Sergio Ricciardi, Kevin Keating, Nicholas Maculuso, Joseph
Santillo, Josephine Pipa, Alice Dowzycki, Janet Papetti, Joseph
Sciacchitano, Claire Orense, Joanne Piech, James Shea, Jason
Greenbush, Rita Corrado, Richard Adamonis, Lou Peragallo,
Edward Nicholson, Sr., Bonnie Webb, Maria Fernanda Smith,
Anthony Vitanzo, Michael & Mary Fedosh, Helen Zdaniewicz,
Katherine Cantalupo, Bob Buckley, William F. Regan, James
Hart, Anne Tavano, Giovanna Tripicchio, Lealinda Costa,
Donna Arena , Dolores Colasurdo
Lost and Found
Are you missing a glove, earring or scarf? Those
and much more are in our Lost and Found Box. If
you left/lost something in Church over the
winter—we may have it! Be sure to stop in the
Vesting Sacristy (off the narthex) next Sunday to
claim what’s yours.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2009
Let us love not in word or speech
but in deed and truth.
—1 John 3:18